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EXPLORE BANGLADESH
The Philippine Star
|March 26, 2025
Located in the northeastern part of South Asia, Bangladesh offers many tourist attractions that can captivate nature lovers and culture geeks alike. From beaches to archaeological sites, religious structures, and diverse flora and fauna, the country has so much to offer.
If you’re planning to go to Bangladesh, make sure to include these places in your itinerary:
COX’S BAZAR
Cox’s Bazar is regarded as one of Bangladesh’s popular tourist destinations. It’s a seaside town, a fishing port, and district headquarters all in one.
It’s known for its beautiful, long, and wide sandy beach, regarded as the world’s longest sea beach (unbroken). The beach spans 120 kilometers with a gentle slope.
THE SUNDARBANS
The Sundarbans is considered one of the largest mangrove forests in the world, spanning about 140,000 ha. It is located in Khulna Division, by the Bay of Bengal.
The area is known for its biodiversity, with diverse mangrove flora and fauna on land and water. It houses numerous bird species, the Royal Bengal tiger, and other endangered animals.
LALBAGH FORT
This story is from the March 26, 2025 edition of The Philippine Star.
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